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Meadow Brook Elementary School

Public Grades K-4

104^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,488 Michigan Elementary Schools

Better than 93% of Michigan elementary schools

Summary

Meadow Brook Elementary School is a public elementary school in Grand Rapids, Michigan, serving 445 students in grades K-4 and part of the highly-ranked Forest Hills Public Schools district.

Meadow Brook consistently outperforms the state average on standardized tests, with 66.3% of 3rd graders and 75.5% of 4th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to state averages of 38.9% and 42.4%. In Math, 68.8% of 3rd graders and 60.6% of 4th graders were proficient, exceeding the state averages of 42.7% and 39.4%. The school also excels in the performance of various student subgroups, ranking 62nd out of 1,366 Michigan elementary schools for male students and 14th out of 95 schools for Asian students in ELA.

While Meadow Brook's chronic absenteeism rate has been higher than the state average in recent years, it has been improving and is still lower than nearby Thornapple Elementary and Collins Elementary schools in the Forest Hills district. Meadow Brook also has a relatively high per-student spending of $16,205, which may contribute to its strong academic performance. However, when compared to schools in the higher-ranked East Grand Rapids Public Schools district, such as Breton Downs and Lakeside, Meadow Brook's performance, while still strong, is not as dominant.

431

Students ?

14.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$16,205

Per pupil spending ?

26.5%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1450 Forest Hill Ave SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49546-6230

(616) 493-8740

District: Forest Hills Public Schools

Students who attend Meadow Brook Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Northern Hills Middle School
	Northern Trails 56 School
High:	Northern High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

57.1%

Asian:

16.5%

Two or more races:

11.8%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 93rd percentile in 2015 → 93rd in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Michigan average (68% vs 41% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 7% of Michigan elementary schools

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school68%

District avg71%

Michigan avg41%

104^th of 1,488

Michigan public elementary schools ?

Top 7%▬ steady since 2015

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

5^th of 8Elementary Schools in the Forest Hills Public Schools

11^th of 613Forest Hills Public Schools among Michigan districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2025	91.2	104 of 1488	93.0%	★★★★★
2024	92.4	74 of 1486	95.0%	★★★★★
2023	90.2	110 of 1470	92.5%	★★★★★
2022	91.2	87 of 1344	93.5%	★★★★★
2021	80.0	182 of 1153	84.2%	★★★★☆
2019	76.2	286 of 1408	79.7%	★★★★☆
2018	82.2	238 of 1448	83.6%	★★★★☆
2017	85.8	130 of 1466	91.1%	★★★★★
2016	85.6	154 of 1548	90.1%	★★★★★
2015	89.4	106 of 1580	93.3%	★★★★★
2014	84.4	160 of 1533	89.6%	★★★★☆
2013	85.5	155 of 1563	90.1%	★★★★★
2012	82.7	209 of 1566	86.7%	★★★★☆
2011	85.1	45 of 1552	97.1%	★★★★★
2010	80.9	119 of 1552	92.3%	★★★★★
2009	84.5	87 of 1589	94.5%	★★★★★
2008	84.6	79 of 1577	95.0%	★★★★★
2007	86.7	42 of 1565	97.3%	★★★★★
2006	86.7	46 of 1545	97.0%	★★★★★

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2025	81.1	14 of 95	85.3%	★★★★☆
2024	76.6	21 of 97	78.4%	★★★★☆
2023	64.9	37 of 84	56.0%	★★★☆☆
2021	70.2	8 of 29	72.4%	★★★★☆
2018	43.3	71 of 101	29.7%	★★☆☆☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2025	84.8	22 of 173	87.3%	★★★★☆
2019	61.0	39 of 117	66.7%	★★★☆☆
2018	75.7	52 of 270	80.7%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2025	83.2	180 of 1338	86.5%	★★★★☆
2024	89.7	77 of 1342	94.3%	★★★★★
2023	88.4	88 of 1321	93.3%	★★★★★
2022	86.4	102 of 1106	90.8%	★★★★★
2021	67.2	229 of 902	74.6%	★★★★☆
2019	70.7	287 of 1171	75.5%	★★★★☆
2018	83.4	180 of 1443	87.5%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2025	95.5	21 of 1346	98.4%	★★★★★
2024	77.0	198 of 1381	85.7%	★★★★☆
2023	79.0	170 of 1350	87.4%	★★★★☆
2022	73.4	187 of 1099	83.0%	★★★★☆
2021	78.7	83 of 749	88.9%	★★★★☆
2019	61.4	361 of 1134	68.2%	★★★☆☆
2018	74.0	252 of 1397	82.0%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2025	92.9	62 of 1366	95.5%	★★★★★
2024	92.7	53 of 1347	96.1%	★★★★★
2023	89.0	91 of 1334	93.2%	★★★★★
2022	93.7	40 of 1139	96.5%	★★★★★
2021	84.3	92 of 915	89.9%	★★★★★
2019	76.4	231 of 1196	80.7%	★★★★☆
2018	77.4	291 of 1446	79.9%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2025	90.6	78 of 1206	93.5%	★★★★★
2024	90.4	69 of 1204	94.3%	★★★★★
2023	83.5	148 of 1198	87.6%	★★★★☆
2022	87.3	93 of 1102	91.6%	★★★★★
2021	68.9	262 of 1005	73.9%	★★★★☆
2019	62.1	398 of 1128	64.7%	★★★☆☆
2018	80.2	195 of 1253	84.4%	★★★★☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)98th percentile+5 vs school

Male (2025)95th percentile~ school

White (2025)94th percentile~ school

English Language Learner (2025)87th percentile-6 vs school

Female (2025)87th percentile-6 vs school

Asian (2025)85th percentile-8 vs school

By subject vs Michigan (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts71%+30 vs state

Math65%+24 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				PSAT English Language Arts (2025)	PSAT Mathematics (2025)	M-Step English Language Arts (2025)					M-Step Math (2025)					M-Step Science (2025)		M-Step Social Studies (2025)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSAT English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSAT Mathematics 8th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 3rd Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 4th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 5th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 6th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 7th Grade	M-Step Math 3rd Grade	M-Step Math 4th Grade	M-Step Math 5th Grade	M-Step Math 6th Grade	M-Step Math 7th Grade	M-Step Science 5th Grade	M-Step Science 8th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 5th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Meadow Brook Elementary School	Public	K-4	1450 Forest Hill Ave SE	Grand Rapids	49546	Kent County	Forest Hills Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(616) 493-8740	431	29	14.8	26.5%	246 (57.1%)	28 (6.5%)	35 (8.1%)	71 (16.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	51 (11.8%)	91.2	104^th of 1488 public elementary schools	93.0%		92.4	74^th of 1486 public elementary schools	95.0%	30			66.3	75.5				68.8	60.6								$16,205	$2,674	$13,531
Ridge Park Charter Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	4120 Camelot Ridge Dr SE	Grand Rapids	49546	Kent County	Ridge Park Charter Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(616) 222-0093	507	32	15.8	91.3%	48 (9.5%)	334 (65.9%)	77 (15.2%)	9 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (7.7%)	47.2	760^th of 1488 public elementary schools	48.9%		44.6	771^st of 1486 public elementary schools	48.1%	11	75.0	32.7	36.0	32.6	58.5	42.6	36.2	34.0	16.7	37.0	31.5	39.6	33.3	46.9	31.5	53.1	$14,954	$2,616	$12,337
Collins Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	4368 Heather Ln SE	Grand Rapids	49546	Kent County	Forest Hills Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(616) 493-8900	356	19	18.4	18.8%	240 (67.4%)	14 (3.9%)	31 (8.7%)	41 (11.5%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (8.1%)	89.6	125^th of 1488 public elementary schools	91.6%		81.7	232^nd of 1486 public elementary schools	84.4%	107			63.2	75.8				58.8	64.6								$13,457	$1,871	$11,587
Ridgemoor Park Montessori	Public	PK, KG-6	2555 Inverness Rd SE	Grand Rapids	49546	Kent County	Grand Rapids Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(616) 819-5321	131	8	16.5	40.5%	78 (59.5%)	25 (19.1%)	12 (9.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (11.5%)	39.6	871^st of 1488 public elementary schools	41.5%		45.6	758^th of 1486 public elementary schools	49.0%	113			44.0	45.5	28.6	27.3		32.0	31.8				21.4				$17,550	$5,270	$12,280
Breton Downs School	Public	PK, KG-5	2500 Boston St SE	Grand Rapids	49506	Kent County	East Grand Rapids Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(616) 235-7552	451	22	20.2	7.3%	396 (87.8%)	4 (0.9%)	23 (5.1%)	5 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (5.1%)	97.1	24^th of 1488 public elementary schools	98.4%		96.3	31^st of 1486 public elementary schools	97.9%	7			62.3	81.7	80.5			74.0	82.9	79.3			82.9		80.5		$11,692	$289	$11,403
Thornapple Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	6932 Bridgewater Dr SE	Grand Rapids	49546	Kent County	Forest Hills Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(616) 493-8920	361	22	16.4	14.7%	279 (77.3%)	5 (1.4%)	20 (5.5%)	29 (8.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (7.8%)	93.1	77^th of 1488 public elementary schools	94.8%		90.9	96^th of 1486 public elementary schools	93.5%	19			64.9	67.1				74.0	73.2								$13,882	$1,933	$11,948
Lakeside School	Public	K-5	2325 Hall St SE	Grand Rapids	49506	Kent County	East Grand Rapids Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(616) 235-7553	453	26	17.2	7.5%	376 (83.0%)	6 (1.3%)	34 (7.5%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (7.7%)	98	14^th of 1488 public elementary schools	99.1%		97.9	14^th of 1486 public elementary schools	99.1%				77.8	81.5	84.6			76.5	77.8	75.6			83.3		71.8		$12,458	$307	$12,151
Ada Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	731 Ada Dr SE	Ada	49301	Kent County	Forest Hills Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(616) 493-8940	293	25	11.9	10.9%	233 (79.5%)	4 (1.4%)	14 (4.8%)	27 (9.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (5.1%)	96.8	28^th of 1488 public elementary schools	98.1%		97.4	17^th of 1486 public elementary schools	98.9%	11			67.2	85.2				79.1	82.0								$14,750	$1,542	$13,208
Ada Vista Elementary School	Public, Magnet	K-4	7192 Bradfield Ave SE	Ada	49301	Kent County	Forest Hills Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(616) 493-8970	446	25	17.6	7.0%	315 (70.6%)	7 (1.6%)	76 (17.0%)	8 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	40 (9.0%)	90.9	107^th of 1488 public elementary schools	92.8%		89.7	117^th of 1486 public elementary schools	92.1%	10			60.2	75.8				67.3	66.3								$12,973	$1,502	$11,471
Wealthy School	Public	K-5	1961 Lake Dr SE	Grand Rapids	49506	Kent County	East Grand Rapids Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(616) 235-7550	462	25	18.5	6.9%	384 (83.1%)	17 (3.7%)	19 (4.1%)	5 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (8.0%)	97.6	18^th of 1488 public elementary schools	98.8%		91.7	84^th of 1486 public elementary schools	94.3%	66			89.3	76.9	81.9			85.3	71.8	67.5			78.3		77.1		$12,716	$306	$12,410

Frequently Asked Questions about Meadow Brook Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Meadow Brook Elementary School?

Students at Meadow Brook Elementary School are 57% White, 16% Asian, 12% Two or more races, 8% Hispanic, 6% African American.

How many students attend Meadow Brook Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 431 students attended Meadow Brook Elementary School.

Is Meadow Brook Elementary School a good school?

Yes. Meadow Brook Elementary School ranks in the top 7.0% of Michigan elementary schools.

What schools do graduates of Meadow Brook Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Meadow Brook Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Northern Hills Middle School
Middle : Northern Trails 56 School
High : Northern High School

What district is Meadow Brook Elementary School in?

Forest Hills Public Schools

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